- Dhaka Board 2019
- Chattogram Board 2019
- Rajshahi Board 2019
- Barishal Board 2019
- Sylhet Board 2019
- Dinajpur Board 2019
- Cumilla Board—2019
- Jashore Board-2019
- Dhaka Board 2019
English (compulsory) second paper
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
indiscriminate | for | disaster | erosion | to |
sustain | anticipate | the | imperative | an |
It is (a) — that the new century is now facing various challenges specially environmental (b) —. Feeding the ever-growing population is (c) — first and foremost challenge for Bangladesh. It is very difficult to (d) — the current level of agricultural production. Because our agricultural land is being reduced due (e) — human habitat, industrialisation, river (f) — etc. Besides, we are losing our forests gradually. Trees are being cut down (g) — resulting in (h) — increase of pollution. So, it is (i) — to check the reckless alarming condition (j) — our own existence.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Once a farmer had a great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) — sunset. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning, he started running as (f) —as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wise man remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave.
- Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Character | is | a man without character |
It | hates | as the crown of life |
It also | means | psychological or ethical nature |
Character of a person | is regarded | the combination of some good qualities |
Everybody |
| mental or moral qualities of a person |
- Complete the following text with right form of verbs given in the box. You can use one vert more than once.
think | be | honour | sacrifice |
die | defend | inspire | remember |
Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (b) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — no better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their own interest. Those who (g) — for the country, are true patriots. They (h) — ever after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971, are remembered and (j) — forever.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
“What is the time by your watch?” said an old man. I said, “It is half past nine.” He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I.
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative)
(b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive)
(c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active)
(d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex)
(e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative)
(f) Nobody is absolutely happy on earth. (Affirmative)
(g)So, we should not waste time in vain. (Passive)
(h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple)
(i) All men must die. (Negative)
(j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound)
- Complete the sentences.
(a) Where there is a will, —.
(b) If a man does not work hard, —.
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard-working, —.
(d) But now she has made a remarkable development in her GDP —.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
A good student is always (a) — (mind) of his studies. He is (b) — (respect) of his (c) — (teach) and superiors. He never (d) — (honour) anybody. He is free from (e) — (behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) — (study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) — (attentive) so that he can be (h) — (success) in life. His punctuality and (i) — (determine) help him to (j) — (take) and solve any difficult work or job.
- Make tag questions of the following statements.
(a) I am an SSC examinee, —?
(b) My expectation is getting A+,—?
(c) Some of my classmates became addicted to using mobile phones, —?
(d) They could not pass the test exam, —?
(e) Everybody hates them for this reason, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
A school magazine is a magazine (a) — is published by the school authority annually. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an easy task (b) — it needs time, energy and money. (c) — a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) — is selected or elected by the committee members, invites writings. (e) — good writings are selected for printing.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.
have you heard the name of alexander asked mr ahmed no sir razu replied how strange it is said he will you tell me about alexander please well he was the great king of macedonia
- Chattogram Board 2019
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the words. You may also use one word more than once.
water | full | clothes | the | currents |
objects | important | in | made | forces |
The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b) — objects. Natural (c) — are stone, trees, air and (d) —. Man-made objects are houses, cars, (e) — and chemicals. Natural (f) — are cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and ocean (g) —. Life exists (h) — different conditions. It is very (i) — to keep (j) — environment clean.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable word. Use only one word for each gap.
Road accident is (a) — regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) — road accidents every year. So, it is considered as a (c) —. Road accidents occur for (d) — reasons. Many factors are (e) —for road accidents. The most common cause is (f) — driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) — on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) — before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) — any dividers. These are some of the (j) — reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.
- Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Hence, to every nation its flag | need to have | patriotic feelings |
For that, we | has | dearer than any other thing |
Every independent country of the world | is | its own flag |
We |
| the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation |
The national flag |
| to safeguard its prestige |
- Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.
feel | wash | do | want | get |
notice | take | give | pick | climb |
One day Mina and her parrot, Mithu (a) — a tall tree to pick a mango. She (b) — the mango and (c) — it to her mother. Although Mina had picked the mango, her mother (d) — the largest share of the fruit to Raju. Mina (e) — very disappointed. At dinner Mina (f) — that Raju as usual (g) — an egg but she (h) — not. Mithu was not pleased to see that. Mother (i) — to see if the children (j) — their hands before they started eating.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?” said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal,” replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,” said the boy.
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive) (b)A corrupt man can do anything against morality. (Complex) (c) People hate a corrupt man. (Passive) (d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative) (e) The man who takes bribe, is next to devil. (Simple) (f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound) (g)No other person is as hated as a corrupt man. (Superlative) (h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple) (i) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative) (j) A corrupt man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)
- Complete the sentences.
(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.
(b) The wind was so strong that —.
(c) Had he been a little careful —.
(d) They were frightened when —.
(e) Take your umbrella lest —.
- Complete the following sentences using appropriate question tags:
(a) Fishes can swim, —?
(b) Once our rivers abounded with fishes, —?
(c) But at present the water of most of the rivers has been polluted, —?
(d) So, there is scarcity of fish, —?
(e) We must take measures to protect the rivers from being polluted, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable sentence connectors.
Global warming is increasing day by day (a) — deforestation. We cut down trees (b) — never think of planting more trees. (c) — human and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) — there will be no tree left for us. (e) — we have to face bitter consequence of deforestation.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.
thomas alva edison a great scientist was born in 1847 in ohio america as a little boy he was very inquisitive he always wanted to know how things were done very early in life he showed that he was full of curiosity a quality which is so important to inventors
- Rajshahi Board 2019
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of words. You may need to use one word more than once.
danger | victim | fault | by | aware |
recently | accused | that | the | strict |
Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall (b) — to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) —violation of traffic rules, (e) — unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h) — among the people and has passed (i) — laws against the (j) —.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big (b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.
- Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Cricket | has become | popular in our country |
But it | surpasses | a costly game |
Recently it | be | a great appeal among the people all over the world |
Its popularity | also seen | playing cricket |
Now rural youths |
| that of football |
4.Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.
understand | form | consider | owe | take |
respect | succeed | acquire | admit | forget |
In an educational institution teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter, it is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) —. A student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) — help from them in case of (f) — knowledge. The sensible students never (g) — their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers’ role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
The students said, “We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition.” The Headmaster said, “Why?” The students said, “We want to make it memorable in our life. The Headmaster said, “Don’t worry. I shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function.”
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative)
(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. (Comparative)
(c) It persuades a man to do everything just. (Negative)
(d) This quality highly motivates á man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple)
(e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)
(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)
(g) A patriot fears none but the Creator. (Affirmative)
(h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)
(i) He is respected by all. (Active)
(j) So we should be patriots. (Imperative)
- Complete the sentences.
(a) We should keep in mind that —. (b) If we are not healthy —. (c) We must eat balanced diet so that —. (d) We should wear socks and shoes when —. (e) Nobody likes a man who —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both to the root words given in the parentheses.
Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c) — (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h) — (extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture.
- Make tag questions of these statements.
(a) Cutting trees is not good for us, —?
(b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, —?
(c) We can hardly live without them, —?
(d) They are our best friends, — ?
(e) Let’s plant trees more and more, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
The whole world has turned into a global village (a) — the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) — is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) — are available in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) — we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text
go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now
- Barishal Board 2019
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of the words You may need to use one word more than once.
charm | the | sight | bewitching | rising |
mangrove | beauty | longest | wild | within |
The sea beach of Cox’s Bazar is a (a) — gift of nature. The blue water of the sea and its (b) — waves are always a pleasant (c) — which cools our mind (d) — a moment. It is the (e) — seabeach in the world. (f) — Saint Martin’s Island is also a gift of nature in the Bay of Bengal. The beauty of the island is simply (g) —. The Sundarbans, the largest (h) — forest of the world, is another beautiful gift of nature. Its (i) — life and mysterious setting make it more (j) —.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Nowadays, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a) — foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) — the country’s agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) —. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) — and challenge. Now he owns a (e) — farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f) — vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) — our country is very inspiring for both (h) — farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i) — and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) — vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.
- Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Child labour | should | exploited and ill-treated |
It | is | to engage a child in physical or mental labour |
Child labourers | are | deprived of the basic human rights |
The Government | means | ensure the rehabilitation of those children |
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| the worst form of violation of human rights |
- Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.
work | emerge | give | be |
confine | find | earn | bring |
Over the last ten years or so, the garments industries have (a) — as the largest foreign currency earning sector. Hundreds of garments factories have (b) — set up throughout the country. The most remarkable characteristic of the garments industries (c) — the revolutionary change that has (d) — in the lives of thousands of poor women across the country. Women who (e) — to the household work, suddenly (f) — a new way of earning. A job at a garments factory (g) — a woman not only a steady income but also independence and dignity. In a garments factory most of the workers have to (h) — above ten hours a day. But still the women working here (i) — happy as they think they are (j) — their own living.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
Rifat said to Munir, “You didn’t attend my birthday party.” “Extremely sorry, friend,” Munir replied. “I had to go to my uncle’s house in Dhaka. How was the programme?” “Let me show you the photographs,” said Rifat.
- Change the sentences as directed in the brackets.
(a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative)
(b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex)
(c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative)
(d) A man has an Internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple)
(e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of Internet. (Complex)
(f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive)
(g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory)
(h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive)
(i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound)
(j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive)
- Complete the sentences.
(a) There is a proverb that —. (b) — know this wise saying? (c) Unless you have good health —. (d) You may have a lot of wealth but —. (e) It is high time —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if one doesn’t have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. Work becomes (d) — (monotony) if there is no break in it! It hinders the (e) — (smooth) of life. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure doesn’t mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.
- Make tag questions of the following statements.
(a) To tell a lie is a great sin. Sinners suffer in the long run, —?
(b) Flowers are the symbol of beauty and purity. Nobody dislikes flowers, —?
(c) I want to meet her. She hardly comes here, —?
(d) Vitamins are essential for our health. So, we must eat vegetables to get vitamins, —?
(e) Truthfulness is a great virtue. So, don’t tell a lie, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
Climate change means the changes in climate. (a) — climate on earth is constantly changing. (b) — climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on earth prevails (c) — across the whole earth is changing. Human activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for habitation and agricultural purpose. (d) — use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to the ozone layer. (e) — there is a rapid increase in temperature causing greenhouse effect the ozone layer a purpose.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. dont you have any relative here to stay with no sir so i need a transfer certificate to be admitted there
- Sylhet Board 2019
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You can use one word more than once.
Of | for | which | hardly | into |
the | at | adulterate | or |
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The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, substandard foods are sold in most of (g) — hotels. Very recently, government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food. They are catching dishonest hotellers red-handed (i) — using unhygienic ingredients (j) — are really harmful to human body.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is a matter of (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j) — interest.
- Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Newspaper | wants | curious by nature |
He | has to know | various things of the world |
It | shows | a great educative value |
Man | is | one of the best media to satisfy his curiosity |
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| us the outside world like a mirror |
- Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one word more than once.
engage | face | help | make | create |
do | be | solve | try |
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At present, Bangladesh (a) — unemployment problem. This problem already (b) — an alarming dimension. The government (c) — to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) —without (e) — the unemployed skilful. So, education (f) — a must. It (g) — a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) — official work only. Self-employment is a solution to this problem. It means (i) — oneself in economic activities. The government is giving financial help and training to the educated youths with a view to (j) — them self-reliant.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “You want a residential one in which you can spend the night,” said the boy. “I do not want there but I only want a meal,” replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,” said the boy.
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)
(b) A corrupt man can do anything against morality. (Complex)
(c) People hate a corrupt man. (Passive)
(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)
(e) The man who takes bribe, is next to devil. (Simple)
(f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)
(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupt man. (Superlative)
(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)
(i) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative)
(j) A corrupt man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)
- Complete the sentences.
(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.
(b) The wind was so strong that —.
(c) Had he been a little careful —.
(d) They were frightened when —.
(e) Take your umbrella lest —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the brackets.
Those who lead a (a) — (luxury) life, are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (f) — (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) sufferings of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).
- Make tag questions of these statements.
(a) Telling lies is a great sin, —?
(b) One lie begets hundred lies, —?
(c) None believes a liar, —?
(d) He has to lead a miserable life, —?
(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors in the blanks.
Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) — nobody trusts a liar. (c) — Allah helps the honest people. (d) — children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) — they should be taught discipline too.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.
who are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure
- Dinajpur Board 2019
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of verbs. You may need to use one word more than once.
Miracle | network | within | short | with |
thirst | of | advance | connect | small |
Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) — a telephone set. To get Internet (c) —, it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays, an Internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It’s a (j) — like Aladin’s magic lamp.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface Ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in the (f) —. Carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar Ice in the North and South poles (i) — melting. We should maintain the ecological (j) — of the environment.
- Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
A man of integrity | possess | to tell a lie or do any dishonest deed |
Integrity | upholds | his honesty and truthfulness |
He | never thinks | even at the cost of his life |
Those who | is | this quality are considered super human beings |
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| an uncommon quality of human beings a man of great courage |
- Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.
allow | treat | be | increase | secure |
pass | depend | do | earn | take |
Adult allowance (a) — a noble programme initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world this kind of programme is (b) — by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) — and comfortable. But in our country the adults are (d) — on their own sons or daughters. The adults lose the ability to work and (e) — at this age. They (f) — offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) — their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) — and the true needy (i) — to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) — their duty impartially to select the right person for this purpose.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
“Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book,” said Sara. ‘I cannot give,” said Niha. “I have to take it with me in the class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts,” said Sara. “Take it,” said Niha. “Thank you,” said Sara.
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence)
(b) Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice)
(c) Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(d) There is no student without a smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence)
(e) Who does not like social network? (Make it an assertive sentence)
(f) Facebook is the best of all social networks. (Make it a positive degree)
(g) It gives pleasure but we cannot get freedom to use it. (Make it a simple sentence)
(h) Use it or you cannot keep pace with the modern world. (make it complex sentence)
(i) We can get many new pieces of information by using it. (Make it a compound sentence)
(j) Would that I could open a Facebook account. (Make it an assertive sentence)
- Complete the following sentences.
(a) Leisure means the time when —.
(b) As we live in a materialistic world, —.
(c) But it should be kept in mind that —.
(d) If a man does not take rest after a work, —.
(e) So, we should take a rest so that —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
In ancient time, textbook was the most (a) — (resource) thing for the students. Teachers were the only guides and source of information. The students had to collect all the (b) — (inform) from the lecture of their (c) — (teach). There was no guidebook or other (d) — (refer) books in the market. During that period a teacher had to deliver a lecture by (e) — (study) the textbook. Because of the (f) — (situate) the students used to depend on the teachers (g) — (complete). As a result, there was a great (h) — (relate) between a (i) — (teach) and a student. Their (j) — (popular) existed among the students in the society.
- Make tag questions of these statements.
(a) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, —?
(b) He along with his friends will pay a visit to Sylhet, —?
(c) But Aslam has little interest about it, —?
(d) He as well as his parents visited Sylhet last year, —?
(e) As they visited many interesting places, they could enjoy a lot, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable connector.
People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act (a) — they like. (b) — one cannot have one’s own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without considering the interest of others (c) — his own interest. People in society may take their own decision. (d) — these decisions ought not to be unjust (e) — harmful to others.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.
stop you are eating all our bread shouted the two rats I am doing my best but I have told you that its difficult said the monkey give us that little piece said the rats this is my piece havent I laboured a lot for you replied the Monkey how foolish we are believing you said the two rats
- Cumilla Board—2019
English (compulsory second paper)
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
a | in | with | of | boon |
hinder | development | joint | eradicate | lag |
Bangladesh is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss (e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, textbooks are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text books rather they prefer guidebooks. But merely (h) — guidebooks keeps the students ignoble of the subject matter as they are written focusing on exam result (i) — a textbook covers all the details for holistic flourish (j) — a student.
- Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Discipline | must be | chaos and disorder in the society |
It | is | a very important factor in human life |
The absence of discipline | means | not to deny individual freedom |
| aims | at maintaining social harmony, order and the like |
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| obedience to some sorts of rules and regulations |
- Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.
work | respect | know | have | remember |
commit | occur | sacrifice | follow | stand |
Love for one’s own country (a) — as patriotism. Everyone should (b) — a great love for his country. Many of our freedom fighters (c) — their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) — them forever. Some people are (e) — persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) — a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) — in the country, a patriot (h) — by the affected people. We (i) — the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) — any crime that is harmful to our country.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
“Good morning, Rupa,” said Sohel. “How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?” “A great preparation,” replied she. “I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject.” “How confident you are!” said Sohel.
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)
(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)
(c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple)
(d) Computers are nowadays being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active)
(e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative)
(f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative)
(g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative)
(h) It helps us a lot. (Passive)
(i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound)
(j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)
- Complete the following sentences.
(a) Books are our best friends because —.
(b) A man who reads books regularly —.
(c) By reading books —.
(d) We can learn moral values if —.
(e) We should inspire the students —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both the root words given in the parenthesis
Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons, one will learn that they never kept any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious), they were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society.
- Make tag questions of these statements.
(a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, —?
(b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, —?
(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, —?
(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, —?
(e) Let’s be sincere in our life, —?
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise, it is good for health both physically (b) — mentally. (c) — the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollutions, it keeps us sound and healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d) — gives more. (e) — we should make the habit of morning walk
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher
- Jashore Board-2019
English (compulsory) second paper
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
a | sick | to | of | treat |
the | and | general | with |
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A hospital is the home for (a) — sick. It gives medical (b) — to them free (c) — cost. A hospital is (d) — run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e) — indoor sections. (f) — great number of the (g) — people are treated in (h) — outdoor section. People attacked (i) — serious illness are admitted (j) — the indoor section.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Language plays a very important (a) — in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use (d) — for different purposes. We use language to (e) — our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f) — our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) — present in our activities. It is (i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what we do and believe.
- Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
Unemployment | should not depend | idle after completing their studies |
There | remain | a curse |
Educated youths | are | on the government to provide them with jobs |
They | weakens | the body and mind of our young population |
It | is | more people in our country than jobs |
- Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box.
prepared | claim | develop | help | thinking |
exercise | memorize | command | do | make |
Most of the students of our country are expert in (a) — answer. They do not (b) — notes themselves. They get them (c) — by their tutors. Their tutors (d) — their brain for the students. So, the (e) — power of the students does not (f) —. They do not have any (g) — of their language. They, of course, (h) — do well in the examination. But for this, they can (i) — no credit of their own. This result does not (j) — them in their later life.
- Change the narrative style of the following text.
The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don’t you know that is an important class? Get out of the room and don’t come back today. “Excuse me, Sir,” said the boy. “I’ll never disturb the class,” he promised.
- Change the sentences according to directions.
(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory)
(b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative)
(c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative)
(d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Positive)
(e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active)
(f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)
(g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound)
(h) By applying the laws properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex)
(i) What a miserable life a terrorist leads! (Assertive)
(j) They should be brought to book. (Active)
- Complete the following sentences.
(a) The mango is a fruit which —.
(b) It is so delicious that —.
(c) Rajshahi is the place where —.
(d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur —.
(e) People of this area produce a huge amount of mangoes and —.
- Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.
- Make tag questions of these statements.
(a) You had better drink cold water, —?
(b) The father rose in him at this sight, —?
(c) Thank you very much, —?
(d) He as well as his brother come here, —?
(e) Let us go home,—?
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors.
Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise, it is good for health (b) — mentality. (c) — the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d) — gives more. (e) — we should make a habit of morning walk.
- Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.
zaman can you tell me what i am teaching the teacher asked im sorry sir i can’t follow replied zaman you can’t because you are not attentive the teacher said